Hi my name is Sharon 42 from Glasgow, was diagnosed with breast cancer in December. At the moment I'm having more bad days than good and was hoping to meet people who are going through similar feelings. Look forward to talking to you lot Xx
Your deff not alone, there's lots of us breast buddies on here .. we were all scared at the start .. if you look on the thread good and bad , there's lots of ups and downs along the way ... it was started by @sandra123 and lots have joined in and sharing their journey ..
They make everyone welcome, and they chat about lots, not just cancer ... so welcome to the place where we can vent, put feelings, and even share funny stories ... but one thing we've all got in common is trying to kick cancers butt ... together wer stronger ... Chrissie x
You are both at the beginning of your cancer journeys and this is a scary place to be. Nearly all of us freak out at the beginning. I was diagnosed with breast cancer 8 years ago and have had a second bout since then. I have had a lumpectomy and a double mastectomy and have found it easier to cope once I had my surgery and started treatment.
Cancer is a shocker and you can let it drag you in and make your lives miserable, or you can stand up and fight. Appreciate each and every day you have, make the most of time with family and friends. Life will never be the same as it was before, but it can still be good.
You are not butting in at all and we are delighted to welcome you to our conversation. I am sorry to hear that you have developed cancer at such a young age. I do not know much about your particular type of cancer. I myself have mucinous cancer which was first diagnosed 8 years ago. I developed a second bout of the same sort of primary cancer in the same breast 7 years ago.
I had a sizeable lump in the other breast in between these two bouts, which fortunately turned out to be benign. There was also a family history of cancer. I lost both of my parents and several relatives to cancer. Mucinous cancer is one of the less aggressive forms of cancer, so I was naturally concerned when it came back so quickly.
I had a long talk with my consultant, who agreed that the double mastectomy was the best way to go. You really need to ask all the awkward questions of your surgeon on Monday, so that you can weigh up the odds and come to the right decision for you. The best thing to do is to draw up a list of questions before you attend your appointment on Monday. Can you take someone with you to your appointment? It is always a good idea to have someone with you at all of your consultations.
I do hope that you manage to come to the right conclusion for you. I certainly have never regretted having the double mastectomy.
Please keep in touch and let us know what decision you reach. We are always here for you.
I have heard of many surgeons refusing to do a precautionary mastectomy, but mine was quite happy to do so when we weighed everything up. I felt much happier after my mastectomy than I did after my lumpectomy, as I felt that I had taken as much as possible away.
Unfortunately, due to previous surgery, I couldn't have reconstruction, but have coped remarkably well with my prostheses. Ask for the pros and cons of both procedures and then go wiith your heart.
I am glad to hear that you have already drawn up a list of questions and that you have your mum on stand-by for attending your consultations.
I hope that you have a good discussion on Monday and reach the right choice for you.
